Fish Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 So I understand that most cut the chain off and just fit and rivet a new one on, so an angle grinder is the easy part, but which rivet tool are the go to one's to buy? I've just been paid and need to make sure that I've got a new tool for the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorky Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 A lump hammer and a ball peen. But no one else will agree 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 28 minutes ago, Yorky said: A lump hammer and a ball peen. But no one else will agree Actually I agree except if its a soft link and a chain tool is far easier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 I have the DID rivet tool. It works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Cheap chain tools are shite .. bend and break or leave you with a nagging doubt that your chains about to go boooom .. don’t ask me how I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 I know it is eye wateringly expensive but the best is without doubt the "Whale " tool. Used by pro garages but they get enough use to justify it whereas us mere mortals probably don`t. I did hire one from a bike shop once and loved it. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 14 hours ago, Fish said: So I understand that most cut the chain off and just fit and rivet a new one on, so an angle grinder is the easy part, but which rivet tool are the go to one's to buy? I've just been paid and need to make sure that I've got a new tool for the box. no substitute for the old split link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 45 minutes ago, skyrider said: no substitute for the old split link I had a split link go missing on a chain once! I will never use one on a bike again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 17 hours ago, Yorky said: A lump hammer and a ball peen. But no one else will agree Been there, done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorky Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 hour ago, JRH said: Been there, done that. Well that's three luddites so far so I reckon we're winning 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 19 hours ago, Fish said: So I understand that most cut the chain off and just fit and rivet a new one on, so an angle grinder is the easy part, but which rivet tool are the go to one's to buy? I've just been paid and need to make sure that I've got a new tool for the box. When I changed my chain I used Bolt croppers, easier than grinder and no sparks, although I already had some so it was no brainier. When I broke the riveter trying to split the chain. I bought a Ryde Chain riveter to do the job as said I broke the pin to split the chain. However it seemed to rivet it up ok, my mechanic checked it and felt if anything I might of over done it a smigin… At £10 it’s cheap but did the job… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V650 Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 This Sealy one Have used it on 2 chains and seems to work fine for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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